Werkblad Infectiepreventie en patiëntveiligheid met antwoorden

In the chain of infection, which link is broken when a patient covers the mouth and nose with a tissue when coughing?

1. AThe reservoir
2. BThe susceptible host
3. CThe infectious agent
4. DThe portal of exit

What is medical asepsis?

1. AGiving antibiotics to prevent infection after surgery
2. BSterilizing all equipment before every patient contact
3. CPractices that remove every microorganism, including spores, from an area
4. DPractices that reduce the number and spread of microorganisms

What is the main safety purpose of needleless IV connectors?

1. ATo reduce needlestick injuries to staff
2. BTo remove the need for hand hygiene
3. CTo stop the patient from moving the IV line
4. DTo make IV fluids flow faster

When should a nurse call the rapid response team?

1. AOnly when the provider has written an order for a rapid response call in the chart
2. BOnly when the patient’s family makes a complaint
3. COnly after a patient has had a cardiac or respiratory arrest on the ward
4. DWhen a patient shows an acute decline, such as new confusion or a sharp change in vital signs

Why is blood glucose control important around the time of surgery?

1. AHigh glucose impairs white cell function and raises the risk of surgical site infection
2. BLow glucose is needed around surgery so that the wound edges close more quickly
3. CGlucose levels only affect patients who have type 1 diabetes
4. DHigh glucose makes anesthetic drugs work for much longer and delays waking up

A parent will give a liquid antibiotic to a child at home. Which teaching is best?

1. AUse a tablespoon for doses over 5 mL
2. BEstimate the dose by pouring into a cup
3. CUse any teaspoon or tablespoon from the kitchen drawer at home
4. DUse the oral syringe or dosing cup that comes with the medicine

Een patiënt met luchtwegisolatie heeft dringend een CT-scan nodig. Welk plan is juist?

1. APatiënt gaat zonder mondmasker en de CT-ruimte wordt de volgende dag schoongemaakt
2. BDe patiënt draagt een N95-ademhalingsmasker, dus het personeel heeft geen bescherming nodig
3. CPatiënt met mondmasker, CT vooraf gewaarschuwd, personeel met ademhalingsmaskers
4. DDe scan wordt uitgesteld totdat de patiënt niet meer besmettelijk is

A patient on contact precautions for MRSA has become withdrawn and says, “Everyone avoids me.” What is the best nursing action?

1. AStop the precautions for a few days so the patient feels less isolated and alone
2. BKeep visits short to limit the risk of spreading MRSA
3. CAsk the provider for a sedative to help the patient cope
4. DExplain why the precautions are needed and plan regular, unhurried time in the room